OpenRouter

One API for hundreds of models

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Unified, OpenAI-compatible API and router for models from many providers with fallbacks.

You want to switch models without rewriting code.

You need direct enterprise contracts with one provider.

Score breakdown

Job fit20/30

Ease / time-to-first-result15/15

Value13/15

Momentum14/15

Openness & portability9/10

Trust & maturity7/10

Builder/gamer bonus5/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Pricing: Pay-per-token at provider prices plus a small fee; some free models
Unverified. Unverified: editorial summary. We couldn't confirm this on an official pricing page (JS-rendered, no public pricing, or usage-based) as of Oct 18, 2026.
Free tier: Yes (unverified)
Platforms: API
Open source: No
Official URL: https://openrouter.ai
URL verified: Oct 18, 2026 (curl HTTP GET)
Last reviewed: Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources: https://openrouter.ai